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A fascinating, carefully researched examination of money and sports. Among the major topics the authors examine are player contracts, sports litigation, endorsements, gambling, and unions. They also look closely at television contracts, agents, and the movement of franchises from one city to another. Some of the facts presented are stunning. For example, golfer Arnold Palmer made more than $8 million in endorsements in 1987, yet baseball's top endorser was Andre Dawson with only $325,000. The basketball officials in the NCAA championship game receive $450; the teams receive more than a million each. Appended are attendance figures, contract clauses, and ticket prices for all major sports teams. Must reading for anyone with even a slight interest in sports. To be indexed. --Wes Lukowsky